940nm LLLT and Exercise on Abdominal Fat and Inflammation
Study Overview
Description: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a single session of aerobic exercise combined with abdominal low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on lipolytic activity, lipid profile, and inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein - CRP).
Participants: 36 female participants, randomized into three groups: a placebo group, an experimental group 1 (EG1), and an experimental group 2 (EG2).
Intervention:
EG1 and EG2: Performed the laser therapy protocol followed by 50 minutes of aerobic exercise.
EG2 and the placebo group: Received laser therapy without power.
Methods: Anthropometric measurements and blood samples were taken at the beginning and end of the intervention to measure glycerol, lipid profile (total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and LDL), and CRP.
Conclusion: This study suggests that combining exercise with low-level laser therapy could be an innovative method to increase the lipolytic rate of abdominal adipocytes, thus reducing abdominal fat.
